Bacterial metabolites induce cell wall remodeling, antifungal resistance, and immune recognition of commensal fungi
Faith Anderson Davis, Kalpana Singh, Joseph M. Krampen, Jackson R. Rapala, Jaidyn A. Bryant, Michael J. McFadden, Kyla S. Ost, Shannon K. Esher, Marcy J. Balunas, Tuo Wang, Teresa R. O’Meara
This study shows that bacterial metabolites alter C. albicans cell wall composition, affecting antifungal resistance and immune recognition.
Current Biology · Jan 19, 2026Peer-reviewedMicrobiology